EMR Factory have released their new hard anodised laser engraved 64 pitch pinion sets. Designed specifically for stock on-road racing, each set includes 7 lightweight pinions. They are available in 40T to 46T, 47T to 53T, and 54T to 60T sets and come laser-etched for easy identification.
Source: EMR Factory [emrfactory.com]
New from Revolution Design Racing Products come the Ultra Turnbuckle Wrenches for the toe and camber links of many 1/12th to 1/8th scale cars, buggies and trucks. They are constructed from RDRP’s renown black anodised aluminium and high-quality spring steel and they allow for swift and effortless suspension geometry adjustment thanks to their clever design. The compact yet sturdy tool tip makes turnbuckle adjustment even in tight surrounding a breeze while the specially shaped handle gives perfect tool control. Laser-etched markings and colour coded aluminium rings not only look cool but they also help with easy identification of the wrenches that are available as 3mm, 4mm and 5mm variant.
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Japanese company GForce introduce an aluminium setup system for 1/10th touring cars as well as a range of gauges for droop and ride height measurement. Starting with the setup system, it is designed to precisely measure camber and toe settings as well as the castor value. All parts are made from high-quality aluminium and knurled nuts allow for easy assembly and disassembly without additional tools being needed and the clear polycarbonate toe plate has cutouts to make way for long body posts. The setup system is available in black and blue colour and it comes in a zipped bag for easy storage and transportation.
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Made for Traxxas’ XO-1 1/8th scale supercar is this carbon fibre chassis conversion kit from Xtreme Racing. Designed to replace the stock chassis and offering a short wheelbase configuration of around 324mm the converted car is usable with most 1/8th GT bodyshells. Included with the set comes a 3mm carbon fibre main chassis, a new shorter topdeck and new battery cups. The conversion will require some DIY work such as shortening the centre driveshaft by 80mm and some other minor modifications and beside the carbon fibre version there is also a black G10 fibre glass kit available.
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As announced some days ago Yokomo soon have the 2015 version of their highly successful BD7 electric touring car available. Based on the previous kit the 2015 model will offer both stability and cornering speed for both Modified but also Stock class racing where regulations restrict maximum speed. To achieve this the 2015 car offers greater flex in the bulkhead area, a configuration that pioneered with the BD7 series. The BD7 2015 further evolves that trendsetting concept by lowering the centre-of-gravity with the bulkhead covers, and enabling a variable adjustment of the front and rear grip balance by attaching or removing newly-designed cross bulkheads. These features give the car much higher cornering speed.
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Following the Zen-RS Gen2.1 conversion kit for the Team Associated R5 the UK company now also introduce the Gen2 kit. Common to both chassis is the option of inboard side spring locations on the cross braces and the lower pod plate. Having this option reduces the amount of side spring rate change giving a more linear feel. As a result this then allows the driver to use stiffer side springs with more adjustability and a more usable window of tuning. Different from the Gen2.1 this chassis is only usable with the Zen bellcrank system which has been updated to offer two Ackermann positions. The revised servo position moves weight forward and allows for better side to side balance. The forward chassis mounted shock locations again helps balance the chassis on and off power for a much smoother driving feel with the same corner speed.
Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]
Exotek now have a spring perch set for Team Associated’s TC6 series of electric touring cars available. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming blue anodised the lightweight parts offer improved strength over the stock composite cups while adding some bling at the same time. Milled holes also help debris from collecting inside when running on dusty parking lot tracks. With an inner diameter of 13.25mm the cups fit with standard springs, they come in a 4-piece set and fit the TC6.2, TC6.1 and original TC6.
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Xenon Racing are currently testing new ultra-fine 84 pitch spur gears and pinions for the use with direct drive pan cars. With 64 pitch being tried and tested over decades the finer 84dp items will make for even higher efficiency and lower running noise. Prototypes of the gears will be in use at this year’s IFMAR Electric On-Road World Championships in the U.S. and it is understood that a decision whether the gears will make it into production or not will be made afterwards depending on the testing results.
Source: Xenon [xenon.ne.jp]
